Port of Olympia

Executive Director Recruitment
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Executive Director Recruitment

We value your input and want to hear your thoughts on what qualities and expertise you believe are important for the new Executive Director of the Port of Olympia. Your feedback will help shape our region’s future. Please take a moment to complete this quick survey and let us know what is important to you. Thank you for your participation! 

Overview

The Port of Olympia has a proud history in Thurston County. It serves the community in a wide variety of ways, leading the way for many of the area’s economic development efforts.

From the commercial center at NewMarket Industrial Campus and the diversified specialty Marine Terminal to the vibrant Swantown Marina and Boatworks and the strategically located Olympia Regional Airport, the Port of Olympia is committed to fostering economic growth of the South Puget Sound region and serving the needs of global customers.

Mission Statement

“Creating economic opportunities and building community for all of Thurston County through responsible resource use.”

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What is a Port?

A Port district in the State of Washington is a municipal corporation, organized under state law and authorized by a majority vote of the residents in the proposed district, and governed by a locally elected board of commissioners. The district can be as large as an entire county or as small as a city or town; its boundaries are defined when it is formed.

When ports were first formed in the early 1900s, their primary purpose was to provide facilities for marine transportation and commerce. Over the years, the Washington State Legislature has expanded the list of port powers and functions. Some ports deal with all aspects of economic development, others with only one or two. They may:

  • Develop lands for industrial and commercial needs.
  • Provide general economic development programs.
  • Buy, lease and sell property.
  • Provide air and water pollution control works.
  • Operate trade centers and export trading companies.
  • Establish and operate foreign trade zones.
  • Promote tourism.

Port of Olympia Events

October

November 2023

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November 6, 2023 Commission Meeting: 4:00 PM
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Please find meeting details below. 

Recorded videos of Commission meetings are available to view shortly after each meeting.

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November 13, 2023 Commission Meeting: 5:30 PM
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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November 20, 2023 Commission Work Session: 3:30 PM
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Please find meeting details below. 

Recorded videos of Commission meetings are available to view shortly after each meeting.

November 20, 2023 Special Meeting/Executive Session: 4:30 PM
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Please find executive session details below. 

AGENDA

 

A.  Call to Order

B.  Approval of Agenda

C.  Executive Session per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss potential litigation

D.  Reconvene after Executive Session

E.  Adjourn

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November 21, 2023 Port of Olympia Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting: 6:00 PM
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

AGENDA

6:00 pm – Welcome
6:05 pm – Approval of Agenda
6:10 pm – Public Comment – 15 minutes
            Citizens may address the POCAC/Commission with any items related to the agenda , ...

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November 27, 2023 Special Meeting/Executive Session: 4:00 PM
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Please find executive session details below. 

AGENDA

 

A.  Call to Order

B.  Approval of Agenda

C.  Executive Session per RCW 42.30.110(1)(c) to consider the minimum price at which real estate will be offered for sale or lease

D.  Reconvene after Executive Session

E.  Adjourn

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November 27, 2023 Commission Meeting: 5:30 PM
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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Recorded videos of Commission meetings are available to view shortly after each meeting.

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